The European Defence Agency (EDA) convened a high-level meeting to define the strategic requirements and development roadmap for the European Combat Vessel (ECV). The session involved representatives from seven signatory nations—Belgium, Cyprus, Greece, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, and Portugal – alongside leading naval shipbuilders. This initiative follows a Letter of ...
BAE Systems has secured a $184 million (£145 million) contract from the US Marine Corps for the full-rate production of 30 additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACVs). This award, designated as FRP 6A, forms part of the ongoing Lot 5/6 contract and marks a significant milestone as the total number of ...
Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) has awarded a £10 million contract to Thales UK for the delivery of next-generation Remote Control Centres (RCCs), marking a significant advancement in the Royal Navy’s transition toward a hybrid fleet. The contract, announced at the end of last year, is a primary component of ...
The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) has formally handed over the experimental vessel XV Excalibur to the Royal Navy, marking a significant step in the UK’s development of autonomous underwater systems. The vessel, the largest uncrewed submarine ever operated by the service, is the culmination of Project Cetus, a joint initiative ...
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